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By Janelle M. Lewis, Attorney and Business Strategist I. Is it Important for Business Lawyers to Know About Regulations Against Forced Labor[i] in the Supply Chain? Many business lawyers have client/companies whose relationship with the global supply chain can have a significant impact on their business strategy. This article will look at the recent supply chain act passed by the Canadian Parliament, and what business lawyers should know about the new law to advise their clients/companies…

Context, culture, and leadership requirements have shifted. Forward-thinking businesses want to develop authentic ESG culture, and you kinda want everyone involved. What does ESG mean and why should others in the business care? Plus, why are prominent folks talking more about the intersections of issues and industries? Some context, a few example practices, and some of the “weeds” of defining your business’ ESG metrics.

by Robert C. Hinkley[i] 29 May 2023 “It’s time to recognize democracies can’t always pass new laws protecting us from destructive behaviour and start looking for solutions which pre-empt the possibility of that behaviour arising in the first place.” How many of you believe we can still do something to…

If you are like me you may have been paying more attention in recent years to your carbon footprint in the things you do every day. I am just one person, but I have been trying to recycle more, use more energy-efficient appliances around the house and opt for more…

This will be fun, and exhausting. — The funniest thing about DeSantis’ announcement besides all the audio glitches was that he tethered himself to Elon Musk in the process (2023), when in 2018 he tethered himself to Trump — now his rival — to win the governorship of Florida. So, in both cases he looks like he…

How green is Japan, and how is its green finance industry doing? We took a look at two studies that were published in the spring, the MIT Green Future Index covering the former, and the Z/Yen Global Green Finance Index covering the latter. Amazingly, the direction of travel is in…

B The Change Weekly: May 26, 2023 — B The Change Weekly provides the most important and most relevant stories about people using business as a force for good. The weekly newsletter features a note from the B The Change team alongside insight and context on the stories we share here on Medium. Below is our latest roundup…

Why I started the Impvestus Publication — In the Beginning I have always been a child of two conflicting worlds that has torn my life apart. The tension between them was my source of anguish and frustration but today has become my source of passion and purpose. Let there be Profit I grew up in the world of PROFIT making. Both my grandparents and…

The housing crisis in Australia has affected low-income families, middle-class, young adults, and seniors who struggle to find affordable housing due to increasing property prices and limited options. …